[Cuteyellowbug]

Who signed today- football scholarships?

[Go BLUE!]

I'm guessing kids in High School?

[bamafan]

East Paulding has 3 signing today: Ed Cazaneav (sp) and Zack Gonosz (sp) Kent State and Jahron Brown - Arkansas.

We are very proud of you guys, go out and shine!

[sad_clown]

looks like Jahron Brown has had a change of heart instead of going to Arkansas, he has chosen Jacksonville State.

rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84158&Sport=1

Where ever he goes he will show just how good East Paulding Football really is.

[2witty4u]

I think Hiram had two signees today, not sure who or where they signed to go.

[RaidersRock]

East Paulding has 3 signing today: Ed Cazaneav (sp) and Zack Gonosz (sp) Kent State and Jahron Brown - Arkansas.

We are very proud of you guys, go out and shine!

where is Kent??

[Cuteyellowbug]

where is Kent??

Ohio.

http://www.kent.edu/index.cfm




Congrats to the players and parents!!! I wish the players much success in the future!

[Ball]

There's more to it then Brown just having a change of heart. You don't turn down the SEC for 1AA- Jax State. Arkansas backed off and I have been told 2 different reasons why that is.

Congrats to everyone who signed today.

Next year South Paulding has one kid who will be going somewhere big probably the ACC or SEC, Ryan Ayers is one of the top recruited cornerbacks in the state.

[xxxxxxxxx]

where is Kent??

Video Link

This post has been edited by Lots To Do: 04 February 2009 - 05:26 PM

[Fastpitchslave]

There's more to it then Brown just having a change of heart. You don't turn down the SEC for 1AA- Jax State. Arkansas backed off and I have been told 2 different reasons why that is.

Congrats to everyone who signed today.

Next year South Paulding has one kid who will be going somewhere big probably the ACC or SEC, Ryan Ayers is one of the top recruited cornerbacks in the state.

Doesn't really matter, there could be a hundred reasons to pick Jax State over a SEC school. what ever works for the kid. I wish them all well!

[Ball]

Doesn't really matter, there could be a hundred reasons to pick Jax State over a SEC school. what ever works for the kid. I wish them all well!

Not really unless your into the band. For football you don't turn down the SEC for Jax State. He could not get his grades right to be admitted to Arkansas is the final word today via the Arkansas Beat Writer.

[Lady Raider]

congrats to all who has signed...

[Fastpitchslave]

Not really unless your into the band. For football you don't turn down the SEC for Jax State. He could not get his grades right to be admitted to Arkansas is the final word today via the Arkansas Beat Writer.

Typical comment by someone who wouldn't know. If it was a grade issue so be it....Unless you have ever had to make the choice you would never know.

[Ball]

Typical comment by someone who wouldn't know. If it was a grade issue so be it....Unless you have ever had to make the choice you would never know.

I've been thru my share

Typical comment? Its an easy thing to follow, he was heading to Arkansas till he got the offer pulled. He didn't pick Jax State over Arkansas. Grades are the reason he is not going to Arkansas.

Guess I am clueless to the recruiting game. Lol, unlike the softball girl here.

With all this said Good luck to Jahron, hopefully you can get some early playing time at Jax State!

This post has been edited by bball: 04 February 2009 - 06:37 PM

[MeWhoElse]

I've been thru my share

Typical comment? Its an easy thing to follow, he was heading to Arkansas till he got the offer pulled. He didn't pick Jax State over Arkansas. Grades are the reason he is not going to Arkansas.

Guess I am clueless to the recruiting game. Lol, unlike the softball girl here.

And just how good are your grades?

[Ball]

And just how good are your grades?

I'm not a kid.

This post has been edited by bball: 04 February 2009 - 06:40 PM

[EPHSBIGBOYZDAD]

jahron signed with jax state because arkansas pulled the offer because he has to have surgery next week on a torn labrum. not because of his grades, you have to have good grades to get an offer from jax state also. petrino told jahron and his family that he would honor the scholarship but backed out when they asked to have that in writing, when he originally told them he would. jahron's father is my friend and this is straight from him.

[Fastpitchslave]

jahron signed with jax state because arkansas pulled the offer because he has to have surgery next week on a torn labrum. not because of his grades, you have to have good grades to get an offer from jax state also. petrino told jahron and his family that he would honor the scholarship but backed out when they asked to have that in writing, when he originally told them he would. jahron's father is my friend and this is straight from him.

That is what I was told also. Petrino is a snake. We don't know as much as mr bball

[Barbed wire]

There's more to it then Brown just having a change of heart. You don't turn down the SEC for 1AA- Jax State. Arkansas backed off and I have been told 2 different reasons why that is.

Congrats to everyone who signed today.

Next year South Paulding has one kid who will be going somewhere big probably the ACC or SEC, Ryan Ayers is one of the top recruited cornerbacks in the state.

South Paulding had two sign yesterday. Congrats Latoris & Chase!

[spunky]

Not really unless your into the band. For football you don't turn down the SEC for Jax State. He could not get his grades right to be admitted to Arkansas is the final word today via the Arkansas Beat Writer.

I thought if you were a good enough athelete, grades weren't as important. I love JSU though

[2witty4u]

I thought if you were a good enough athelete, grades weren't as important. I love JSU though

Nope, you have to have at least decent grades. You cant have a 2.0 and a 500 on the SAT or a 10 on the SAT. You have to be at least borderline for them to bring you on. Grades have become very important recently in the recruiting process, which is a good thing in my opinion.

[2witty4u]

I think Hiram had two signees today, not sure who or where they signed to go.

Found out name of Hiram's only signee. Congratulations Jarrell on your athletic and academic accomplishments. Good Luck at Valdosta, take that same Hiram Pride with ya.

[Proud Raiders Mama]

jahron signed with jax state because arkansas pulled the offer because he has to have surgery next week on a torn labrum. not because of his grades, you have to have good grades to get an offer from jax state also. petrino told jahron and his family that he would honor the scholarship but backed out when they asked to have that in writing, when he originally told them he would. jahron's father is my friend and this is straight from him.

THANK YOU EPHSBIGBOYZDAD!!!

I have watched Jahron play football since he was 8 years old playing little league at Milford. He's a phenomenal athlete and a great kid! He has worked so hard these last 4 years both in the classroom and on the field/court. Yes, Arkansas is an SEC school -- but don't act as if Jax State is a crap school! I didn't see anyone else signing with Jax State locally yesterday?

Regardless of what school he goes to -- Jahron will be a HUGE asset to any team. Congrats to him and his entire family!

Besides .... Jax State is MUCH closer for his family and friends to go to more games -- so it just might be a blessing in disguise!

CONGRATS TO ALL THE PLAYERS THAT SIGNED FOR ANY TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP (athletic and/or academic)! WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!

[nana'ssweetpea]

Petrino yet again showing his true colors... what a back stabber, the question is did he have the guts to do it face to face or did he western union a telegram over night to Mr. Brown. A blessing really for J I ve said from the start that I am proud of J but hated seeing him play for that turncoat bastard Petrino. Good luck at Jax State!!

[methyl1]

I heard from a very good source on the coaching staff that grades were the reason he is going to JSU. No shame in that. It's really a better choice becase it is som much closer to home and, he'll have an opportunity to start much sooner.
Jahron is a great kid and will do very well.

[Ball]

Petrino yet again showing his true colors... what a back stabber, the question is did he have the guts to do it face to face or did he western union a telegram over night to Mr. Brown. A blessing really for J I ve said from the start that I am proud of J but hated seeing him play for that turncoat bastard Petrino. Good luck at Jax State!!

I don't like Petrino either but this wasn't his fault, after talking with one of the school administrators today he made it apparent this was because of academics.

[2witty4u]

I don't like Petrino either but this wasn't his fault, after talking with one of the school administrators today he made it apparent this was because of academics.

At some point parents and students are going to have to realize that studying is just as important as athletics. Your grades will have an affect on where you end up going to school. You can be the best athlete in the world but if you are failing classes its not going to do you a bit of good. Push studying just as hard as practicing. There will be quite a few signees that signed yesterday that want be entering the school they signed to because of grades.

[bookreader]

I don't like Petrino either but this wasn't his fault, after talking with one of the school administrators today he made it apparent this was because of academics.

So which school administrator would that be? I am just curious as I cannot see a school administrator giving someone information about another person's kid....you know...privacy laws and all that...so name names...which administrator told you that it was all about grades......

[MommaS]

So which school administrator would that be? I am just curious as I cannot see a school administrator giving someone information about another person's kid....you know...privacy laws and all that...so name names...which administrator told you that it was all about grades......

That would be nice to know, because I bet they wouldn't have a job much longer.

[Cuteyellowbug]

Jahron is a good player... No matter the reason - he will be an asset to whatever team he plays on.


Congrats to all the signees.

I heard a rumor that there was going to be more signings in the near future from the EPHS football team? If so.. that is awesome.. and if not, colleges are missing out on some very talented football players!

[Ball]

So which school administrator would that be? I am just curious as I cannot see a school administrator giving someone information about another person's kid....you know...privacy laws and all that...so name names...which administrator told you that it was all about grades......

Because I'm going to actually say the name....

its not against privacy laws to say why the scholarship was pulled, its publicized in newspapers all the time.

This post has been edited by bball: 05 February 2009 - 10:06 PM

[bookreader]

Because I'm going to actually say the name....

its not against privacy laws to say why the scholarship was pulled, its publicized in newspapers all the time.

the name is???? we are still waiting.

[spunky]

So which school administrator would that be? I am just curious as I cannot see a school administrator giving someone information about another person's kid....you know...privacy laws and all that...so name names...which administrator told you that it was all about grades......

There are several that have told me private info, guess they trust the fact that I won't tell.

[Dallas Bigfoot]

This is great for the players. We should wish them success in college with grades and outstanding in sports. Maybe one day we will see a Paulding County native playing in the super bowl or another national sports event.

[Mom2wild]

B Ball if I find out that you are talking to the Admin about my kid some heads would roll

Out yourself B Ball by coming to some of the Football booster meeting and talking with us about your information

If you are SOOOOO positive by your comments why do you hide behind a screen name

This post has been edited by Mom2wild: 06 February 2009 - 10:59 AM

[methyl1]

What's the big deal here?

[unourroll]

atleast hes going to college. who cares which one? i know his parents probally dont. theres alot of kids that dont have the grades go to smaller schools no shame in that. there are kids with great grades that go nowhere. quit beating this kid up. who cares hes going to college and for that we odd to be proud.

wish him the most. and i dont have kids going to ephs.

[Proud Raiders Mama]

What's the big deal here?

I know that it's been said that there is "no shame" for bad grades -- if that's true, then why all the negative connotations that go along with the statements OTHER people make regarding bad grades of kids that aren't even theirs? There isn't one single person that knows 100% why Jahron isn't going to Arkansas except his family -- and ya know what... that's the way it should be! There are a whole lot of assumptions being made along with lots of hearsay -- but the fact still remains that he is going to college! He's getting an education and he's bettering himself by going! Who cares that he isn't going to Arkansas ... at least he's going to SOME college -- and it's still on a scholarship so apparently his grades are too bad! Jax State isn't a dumpster diver of a school so clearly he wasn't failing several classes (as insinuated).

We all need to be 100% proud of any one of the kids in ALL of Paulding County that get scholarships to great schools -- or that go to college at all!

And before I'm ripped a new one -- Yes, I have two kids (one at EPHS and one at EPMS) that play football, basketball and baseball -- and they have known since 2nd grade that if they don't get ALL A's and B's -- then MOM pulls them from the team (and so far ... knock on wood ... that's not been necessary yet). So yes, I put just as much emphasis on grades as I do sports.

This post has been edited by Proud Raiders Mama: 06 February 2009 - 11:30 AM

[Mom2wild]

Yes Yes Proud Raider Mom, I feel the same way along as my goes to college who cares but me where he goes. These days finding jobs is not easy, so a college edu is a must.

[2witty4u]

What I don't get is why is all of the attention being focused on this one player. There were several other students who signed on Tuesday and nothing else being mentioned about them. Only focus is on the one who one way or another didnt end up at Arkansas. Congratulations to all the signees who signed on Wednesday where ever your designation is.